How long is the flight from Shanghai to Edinburgh?

Airlines like Hainan Airlines and Qatar Airways fly from Shanghai to Edinburgh in about 19h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 19h 25m. There are 5593 mi between Shanghai and Edinburgh. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SHA to EDI?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from Shanghai?

Most people fly into Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) if they book a flight to Edinburgh from Shanghai. On average, Turnhouse has 0 inbound flights from Shanghai per day from 0 airlines. Edinburgh Turnhouse is conveniently located just 6.8 mi from Edinburgh’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh?

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23:35-06:00

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08:35-23:00

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19:40-18:35

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16:55-06:00

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14:05-00:40

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SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

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13:35-08:30

2 stops26h 55m

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from Shanghai?
Most people fly into Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) if they book a flight to Edinburgh from Shanghai. On average, Turnhouse has 0 inbound flights from Shanghai per day from 0 airlines. Edinburgh Turnhouse is conveniently located just 6.8 mi from Edinburgh’s city center.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Edinburgh?
Airlines like Hainan Airlines and Qatar Airways fly from Shanghai to Edinburgh in about 19h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 19h 25m. There are 5593 mi between Shanghai and Edinburgh. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to Edinburgh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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